Highlighters That are Real Glow-Getters

Ready for your daily dose of radiance? If you're looking to illuminate lackluster skin or just accentuate your gorgeousness from head-to-toe, these luminescent formulas are just the products to turn to. Bonus: Makeup artist Nick Barose tells us just how to use them to get the best results.

The Key to Highlighting

The Key to Highlighting

"What's important to remember when you're highlighting any part of your body is that you only want to apply a luminizer to areas that you want to call attention to," says Barose. "You never want to put it over any uneven textures (large pores or breakouts), since those aren't areas you want to stand out. You also have to be precise with the application."

"Also, make sure you pick a highlighter according to your skin tone, otherwise it will look really unnatural," he adds.

Barose suggests going for a pinkish-toned highlighter if you're fair, a champagne-colored one for medium skin tones, and a deep, bronzy formula if you have darker skin.

Poudre Signée de
Chanel Limited Edition Illuminating Powder

Poudre Signée de
Chanel Limited Edition Illuminating Powder

Pressed powder is good to wear during the day because the shimmer isn't too intense, says Barose.

However, he suggests using a smaller fan brush (about an inch wide) to apply the powder, so you don't overdo it.

Apply it to the top of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose (skip this part if you're oily because you don't want your nose to be super shiny), along the perimeter of your face, a little on your chin, and above your upper lip.